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{{Short description|Indian action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Custody
| image = Custody 2023 film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Venkat Prabhu]]
| writer = Venkat Prabhu [[Abburi Ravi]] (Telugu dialogues)
| producer = Srinivasaa Chituri
| starring = [[Naga Chaitanya]] [[Aravind Swamy]] [[Krithi Shetty]] [[Priyamani]] [[R. Sarathkumar]] [[Ramki]]
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[S. R. Kathir]]
| editing = Venkat Raajen
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] [[Ilaiyaraaja]] '''Score:''' Yuvan Shankar Raja
| studio = Srinivasaa Silver Screen Anji Industeries
| distributor = 
| released = 12 May 2023<ref>{{cite news |title=Custody: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Krithi Shetty's film shooting wrapped up, makers announce release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/custody-akkineni-naga-chaitanya-krithi-shettys-film-shooting-wrapped-up-makers-announce-release-date/articleshow/98213860.cms |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427223633/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/custody-akkineni-naga-chaitanya-krithi-shettys-film-shooting-wrapped-up-makers-announce-release-date/articleshow/98213860.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
| runtime = 148 minutes<ref>{{cite news |title=Custody: Runtime locked for Naga Chaitanya's Custody |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/runtime-locked-for-naga-chaitanyas-custody.html |access-date=10 May 2023 |work=[[123telugu]] |archive-date=9 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509171637/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/runtime-locked-for-naga-chaitanyas-custody.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Telugu Tamil
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR}}15.85 crore<ref>{{cite news |title=Custody Collections : కస్టడీ క్లోజింగ్ కలెక్షన్స్.. ఎంత పోయిందంటే.. |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/naga-chaitanya-krithi-shetty-custody-closing-collections-sr-1873588.html |date=13 June 2023 |website=[[News 18|News 18 Telugu]] |language=telugu |access-date=13 June 2023 |archive-date=13 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613043934/https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/naga-chaitanya-krithi-shetty-custody-closing-collections-sr-1873588.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

'''''Custody''''' is a 2023 Indian [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Venkat Prabhu]] and produced by Srinivasa Chitturi under Srinivasaa Silver Screen and Anji Industeries.<ref>{{cite news |title=First single from Custody, Head High Up, is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/apr/10/first-single-from-custody-head-high-up-is-here-42166.html |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=17 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417060421/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/apr/10/first-single-from-custody-head-high-up-is-here-42166.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film stars [[Naga Chaitanya]], [[Aravind Swamy]], [[Krithi Shetty]], [[Priyamani]], [[R. Sarathkumar]] and [[Sampath Raj]]. It was [[Multiple-language version|shot simultaneously]] in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] languages.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naga Chaitanya wraps up Custody; Venkat Prabhu says 'You are now released from our custody' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/naga-chaitanya-wraps-up-custody-watch-venkat-prabhu-release-him-from-his-custody-8464910/ |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=24 February 2023 |language=en |archive-date=17 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417060417/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/naga-chaitanya-wraps-up-custody-watch-venkat-prabhu-release-him-from-his-custody-8464910/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Custody'' was released theatrically on 12 May 2023, where it received mixed reviews from critics, with praise towards the cast performances (Chaitanya, Arvind Swamy, Sarathkumar and Shetty), cinematography, action sequences, plot and background music, but criticism directed towards its length and predictability and became a [[box-office bomb|box office disappointment]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Arvind Swami is in Police Custody; Venkat Prabhu's film set for May 12 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/naga-chaitanya-is-in-police-custody-venkat-prabhus-film-set-for-may-12-1216432 |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=[[Pinkvilla]] |date=12 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416212511/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/naga-chaitanya-is-in-police-custody-venkat-prabhus-film-set-for-may-12-1216432 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/reviews|title=Custody Twitter review: Naga Chaitanya-Venkat Prabhu's film opens to positive reviews|website=OTTplay|access-date=2023-05-12|archive-date=2023-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512103320/https://www.ottplay.com/reviews|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Custody box office collection Day 7: Film becomes huge flop at domestic box office |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/custody-box-office-collection-day-7-film-becomes-huge-flop-at-domestic-box-office/135988/ |access-date=25 May 2023 |work=[[News 24 (India)|News 24]] |date=19 May 2023 |language=en |archive-date=25 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525120007/https://news24online.com/entertainment/custody-box-office-collection-day-7-film-becomes-huge-flop-at-domestic-box-office/135988/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/custody-box-office-collection-day-7-no-takers-for-naga-chaitanya-venkat-prabhus-film-2381207-2023-05-19 | title=Custody box office collection Day 7: No takers for Naga Chaitanya, Venkat Prabhu's film | work=India Today | date=19 May 2013 | accessdate=25 May 2023 | archive-date=26 May 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526211617/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/custody-box-office-collection-day-7-no-takers-for-naga-chaitanya-venkat-prabhus-film-2381207-2023-05-19 | url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
In 1998, Shiva is a happy-go-lucky [[Constable|police constable]], who along with his girlfriend Revathi, a [[driving instructor]], decide to elope and get married. However, Shiva gets involved in a road rage case and arrests Rajasekhar alias "Raju", a dreaded gangster who does dirty jobs for [[Chief minister (India)|CM]] Dakshayani and her party. George, who is imprisoned by Shiva, tells him that he is a [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] officer who has to produce Raju in court situated at [[Bangalore]] in 48 hours, as Raju has useful information regarding Dakshayani's involvement in a orchestrated bomb blast at Morampudi in order to overthrow a [[state government]] run by a [[Regionalism (politics)|regional party]]. Shiva calls Varghese and confirms the same. It is later revealed that Shiva's elder brother, Vishnu, was one of the victims of the Morampudi bomb blast as he was rescuing innocent bystanders. Shiva had later joined the force in order to fulfill his brother's dream of becoming a sub-inspector (SI).

Meanwhile, chief minister Dakshayani learns of Raju's arrest and assigns some goons and [[Inspector-general of police|IG]] Nataraj to kill him. Nataraj and Dakshyini's goons try to kill Raju and George, but Shiva subdues the goons and escapes with them. Shiva, Raju and George head to Bangalore, where Revathi also accompanies them. Nataraj tracks them down where their car fell into a lake near a dam. Shiva, Raju, Revathi and George sneak into the dam's underground tunnel, where Nataraj attacks them and George is killed in a crossfire. After escaping from Nataraj, Shiva, Revathi and Raju go to the hospital, as Raju was injured during the previous shootout, but the hospital is watched by Nataraj's men.

Later, the trio arrive at [[Major general|Maj. Gen.]] Philips Satya Raj and Raju gets operated. After this, the trio are escorted by officers under Varghese's orders, but Nataraj and his goons surround them. Shiva and Raju fight the men, and Philips also arrives and helps Shiva and the others to escape. Due to sudden circumstances in which the trio run into Revathi's family, Raju escapes and arrives at a fair, but Shiva manages to find him. Nataraj arrives and tells Shiva to kill Raju in exchange for his father's life. However, Shiva's father tells Shiva to leave and get justice for Vishnu. He then shoots himself, killing him. Shiva escapes again with Raju and Revathi. At the railway station, the trio are attacked by Raju's brother Ravi, who was bribed by Dakshayani to kill him in exchange for taking Raju's place. A fight ensues where Raju kills Ravi.

Shiva, Revathi and Raju board the train to Bangalore. Nataraj and his men follow them. A fight ensues where Raju separates from the compartment in order to save Shiva. Nataraj kills Raju, thus leaving Shiva devastated. The next day at the court, it is revealed that Shiva actually recorded Raju's confession about Dakshayani's involvement in the bomb blast, and shows the evidence in the court. Raju also confessed that Dakshayani had murdered an IAS officer who was investigating her and used the bomb blast to cover up his death. Raju tells that he did all this for Dakshayani because he had a crush on her, as he told to Revathi earlier. Dakshayani, Nataraj and other officers involved are arrested. Varghese thanks Shiva and offers him a position in the CBI, but he declines and decides to continue being in the police force. After this, Shiva and Revathi plan for their marriage.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Naga Chaitanya]] as [[Constable]] A. Shiva
* [[Aravind Swamy]] as Rajashekhar "Raju" alias "Raazu"
* [[Krithi Shetty]] as Revathi
* [[R. Sarathkumar]] as [[Inspector General of Police|IG]] Natraj
* [[Jiiva]] as [[Sub-Inspector|SI]] Vishnu (cameo appearance)
* [[Ramki]] as [[Major general|Maj. Gen.]] Philips Sathya Raj
* [[Jayasudha]] as a judge
* [[Priyamani]] as [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] Dhakshayani
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as Prem (Telugu version)
* [[Premgi Amaren]] as Prem (Tamil version)
* [[Sampath Raj]] as [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] officer George
* [[Jayaprakash]] as CBI Investigative Head Varghese
* [[Surya (Telugu actor)|Surya]] as Writer Mani
* [[Y. G. Mahendran]] as the party president
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Rangappa
* [[Annapurna (actress)|Annapoorna]] as Julie
* [[Rajitha]] as Revathi's mother
* [[Premi Viswanath]] as Mangalam<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/venkat-prabhu-naga-chaitanyas-nc-22-to-have-this-talented-kollywood-star-playing-a-crucial-role-in-it/a0e836db0f350|title=Venkat Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya's NC 22 to have THIS talented Kollywood star playing a crucial role in it|website=OTTplay|access-date=2023-05-12|archive-date=2023-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512034829/https://www.ottplay.com/news/venkat-prabhu-naga-chaitanyas-nc-22-to-have-this-talented-kollywood-star-playing-a-crucial-role-in-it/a0e836db0f350|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Kadambari Kiran as Pandu
* [[Anandhi (actress)|Anandhi]] as Malar (cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/anandhikayaloff/status/1655179826708504577?cxt=HHwWgoDTpY3SsPgtAAAA |title=Archived copy |access-date=2023-05-15 |archive-date=2023-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515031759/https://twitter.com/anandhikayaloff/status/1655179826708504577?cxt=HHwWgoDTpY3SsPgtAAAA |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Vaibhav Reddy|Vaibhav]] as Singer (cameo appearance in "Ammunni Rukkumanee" song)
* [[Venkat Prabhu]] as Himself (cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 12 May 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Famous educationalist, owner of 13 Engineering colleges in Hyderabad C Malla Reddy declares a holiday and postpones exams on May 12th as Naga Chaitanya's 'Custody' is releasing…! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/famous-educationalist-owner-of-13-engineering-colleges-in-hyderabad-c-malla-reddy-declares-a-holiday-and-postpones-exams-on-may-12th-as-naga-chaitanyas-custody-is-releasing/articleshow/99311823.cms |access-date=17 April 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418095929/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/famous-educationalist-owner-of-13-engineering-colleges-in-hyderabad-c-malla-reddy-declares-a-holiday-and-postpones-exams-on-may-12th-as-naga-chaitanyas-custody-is-releasing/articleshow/99311823.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were bought by [[Amazon Prime Video]]. The film Premiered on Amazon Prime Video on the 9th June 2023 in Telugu and Tamil, along with dubbed versions in Malayalam and Kannada.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 June 2023|title=Official : Naga Chaitanya's Custody is streaming on OTT from this weekend|url=https://tracktollywood.com/official-naga-chaitanyas-custody-is-streaming-on-ott-from-this-weekend/|website=Track Tollywood|access-date=7 June 2023|archive-date=7 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607083423/https://tracktollywood.com/official-naga-chaitanyas-custody-is-streaming-on-ott-from-this-weekend/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Custody vs Agent: ఏజెంట్ కంటే ముందుగానే ఓటీటీలోకి నాగ‌చైత‌న్య క‌స్ట‌డీ - స్ట్రీమింగ్‌ ప్లాట్‌ఫామ్ ఏదంటే |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/naga-chaitanya-custody-ott-streaming-platform-and-date-fixed-custody-ott-release-date-121685939931215.html |access-date=5 June 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |archive-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605061729/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/naga-chaitanya-custody-ott-streaming-platform-and-date-fixed-custody-ott-release-date-121685939931215.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

The soundtrack rights of the film is owned by [[Times Music|Junglee Music South]]. [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] jointly composed music for the film while the latter also did the film score. The first single titled "Head Up High" was released on 10 April 2023. The second single titled "Timeless Love" was released on 23 April 2023.The third single "Ammo Nee Rukkumini" in Telugu and "Ammani Rukkumani" in Tamil was released on 17 May 2023 after the film's release.The fourth single "Anna Thammulante" in Telugu and "Ettu Thesa" in Tamil was released on 24 May 2023 after the film's release.

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing (Telugu)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Head Up High
| lyrics1 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] Shri Shivani V.P.
| music1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| extra1 = Arun Kaundinya Asal Kolaar
| length1 = 4:27
| title2 = Timeless Love
| lyrics2 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| music2 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra2 = Kapil Kapilan
| length2 = 4:20
| title3 = Ammo Nee Rukkumini
| lyrics3 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| music3 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra3 = [[Premgi Amaren]] Manasi Mahadevan
| length3 = 3:27
| title4 = Anna Thammulante
| lyrics4 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| music4 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra4 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length4 = 3:58
| total_length =
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing (Tamil)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Head Up High
| lyrics1 = Karunakaran Sri Shivani V. P.
| music1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| extra1 = Asal Kolar Arun Kaundinya
| length1 = 4:27
| title2 = Timeless Love
| lyrics2 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| music2 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra2 = Kapil Kapilan
| length2 = 4:20
| title3 = Ammani Rukkumani
| lyrics3 = Muthamil
| music3 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra3 = [[Premgi Amaren]] Manasi Mahadevan
| length3 = 3:28
| title4 = Ettu Thesa
| lyrics4 = [[Gangai Amaran]]
| music4 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra4 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length4 = 3:52
| total_length =
}}

==Reception==
''Custody'' received mixed reviews from critics, with praise towards the cast performances (Chaitanya, Arvind Swamy, Krithi Shetty and R.Sarathkumar), cinematography, action sequences and plot, but criticism directed towards its length and predictability.

=== Critical response ===
Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Custody has the kind of story that’s predictable and some of the characters could’ve been fully realised to make this experience better than what it is".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody Movie Review : A predictable yet engaging action drama|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/custody/movie-review/100178597.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=12 May 2023|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512084335/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/custody/movie-review/100178597.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Mallemala Entertainments|123Telugu]]'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and wrote "Custody manages to engage in bits and pieces but apart from those portions, there isn’t anything great to rave about. Naga Chaitanya and Arvind Swami try their level best, but it is the direction and story of Venkat Prabhu that has to be blamed."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/custody-telugu-movie-review.html|title=Review : Custody – Works in bits and pieces|website=123Telugu|date=12 May 2023|access-date=12 May 2023|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512110307/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/custody-telugu-movie-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kirubhakar Purushothaman of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Venkat Prabhu directorial Custody doesn’t decide what type of movie it wants to be till the very last scene of the film."<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody movie review: Torn between being a campy Venkat Prabhu film and a formulaic star vehicle|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/custody-review-torn-between-being-a-campy-venkat-prabhu-film-and-a-formulaic-star-vehicle-8605843/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=13 May 2023|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513042800/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/custody-review-torn-between-being-a-campy-venkat-prabhu-film-and-a-formulaic-star-vehicle-8605843/|url-status=live}}</ref> Latha Srinivasan of ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The romance portions dragged the film down and stalled the story, and the songs were unnecessary too. Music directors Ilaiyaraaja and Yuvan Shankar Raj this Is are excellent musicians but, in this film, an excellent BGM would have elevated the film more".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody Movie Review: This Naga Chaitanya film had interesting premise but let down by weak screenplay|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/custody-review-this-naga-chaitanya-film-had-interesting-premise-but-let-down-by-weak-screenplay-2378260-2023-05-12|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=2023-05-13|archive-date=2023-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513043121/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/custody-review-this-naga-chaitanya-film-had-interesting-premise-but-let-down-by-weak-screenplay-2378260-2023-05-12|url-status=live}}</ref> Sushmita Dey of ''[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Helmed and written by Venkat Prabhu, this predictable action thriller could have been an impactful film but failed due to a sloppy screenplay. Slick action moves, some predictable twists, and massy vibes are not enough to make this movie stand out.".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody Movie Review: Naga Chaitanya's Film Is Massy But Highly Messy|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/reviews/custody-movie-review-custody-imdb-rating-public-review-reaction-naga-chaitanyas-film-is-massy-but-highly-messy-review-100193048|website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]]|access-date=13 May 2023|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513043625/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/reviews/custody-movie-review-custody-imdb-rating-public-review-reaction-naga-chaitanyas-film-is-massy-but-highly-messy-review-100193048|url-status=live}}</ref> Balakrishna Ganeshan of ''[[The News Minute]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Naga Chaitanya’s film has its moments but falls short".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody review: Naga Chaitanya's film has its moments but falls short|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/custody-review-naga-chaitanya-s-film-has-its-moments-falls-short-177096|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=13 May 2023|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513044228/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/custody-review-naga-chaitanya-s-film-has-its-moments-falls-short-177096|url-status=live}}</ref>

Manoj Kumar of ''[[HT Media|OTTplay]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Venkat Prabhu has attempted to infuse the film with his own charisma. However, he goes a step too far by breaking the fourth wall multiple times, which undercuts the tension of the film. This technique may have worked in other films, but in a movie that relies on the dramatic tension of a chase to captivate the audience, it does not work as effectively."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/custody-review-naga-chaitanya-fails-to-break-pretty-boy-image-misses-mark-as-an-action-hero/c1a6a1ccca54|title=Custody review: Naga Chaitanya fails to break 'pretty boy' image, misses mark as an action hero|website=OTTplay|access-date=2023-05-12|archive-date=2023-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512110304/https://www.ottplay.com/review/custody-review-naga-chaitanya-fails-to-break-pretty-boy-image-misses-mark-as-an-action-hero/c1a6a1ccca54|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Times Now]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "The director Venkat wanted to make a two-and-a-half-hour movie where the climax was ten to fifteen minutes long. Besides stunning stills and witty humour, the film should've chosen some good music for emotional moments".<ref>{{cite web|date=12 May 2023|title=Custody Movie Review: Naga Chaitanya's Film Is A Mix Of Sloppy Screenplay And Slick Moves|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/custody-movie-review-custody-imdb-rating-public-review-reaction-naga-chaitanyas-film-is-a-mix-of-sloppy-screenplay-and-slick-moves-article-100189472|website=[[Times Now]]|access-date=13 May 2023|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513045031/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/custody-movie-review-custody-imdb-rating-public-review-reaction-naga-chaitanyas-film-is-a-mix-of-sloppy-screenplay-and-slick-moves-article-100189472|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Custody is not without its pitfalls. It wobbles when it explores a cliched emotional backstory. The romance and some of the humour surrounding it could also have been written better. But the film has a lot going for it."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/custody-movie-review-venkat-prabhus-tamil-telugu-film-starring-naga-chaitanya-and-arvind-swami-has-its-moments/article66842050.ece|title='Custody' movie review: Venkat Prabhu's mix of conflict and humour works for this Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami actioner|website=The Hindu|date=12 May 2023|last1=Dundoo|first1=Sangeetha Devi|access-date=12 May 2023|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512110304/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/custody-movie-review-venkat-prabhus-tamil-telugu-film-starring-naga-chaitanya-and-arvind-swami-has-its-moments/article66842050.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "For a story that predominantly unfolds over a span of 48 hours and involves some solid chase sequences, the film wastes quite a lot of time initially in needless subplots. The film needed to be more relentless and crisper to have made the audience feel its intended impact."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/custody-movie-review-naga-chaitanyas-action-thriller-has-too-many-subplots-needed-a-lot-more-to-make-an-impact-101683881010733.html|title=Custody movie review: Naga Chaitanya's action thriller has too many subplots, needed a lot more to make an impact|website=Hindustan Times|date=12 May 2023|access-date=12 May 2023|archive-date=12 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512110305/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/custody-movie-review-naga-chaitanyas-action-thriller-has-too-many-subplots-needed-a-lot-more-to-make-an-impact-101683881010733.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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